Washington DC's income inequality

Phil1 · 10-05-2010, 11:09 AM

"The governor earns 130K."

Just a footnote: I believe Ahhhhnolld voluntarily only draws $1 a year and pays for his own air commuting from So Cal to Sacto. He doesn't need the money. if my info is correct.

cardinal43 · 10-06-2010, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by mikemike

One of the problems with the civil service is that it is notorious for allowing loafers to just coast through their career with impunity and indifference towards customer service, this isn't the majority but it is infuriating whenever you run into one or have to deal with an agency where it is common and accepted.

I hear what you are saying, and I agree to a certain point, but you have the same thing happening in the private sector. Have to call customer service recently? I spent 40+ years in civil service, and I worked damned hard to reach the grade level I was when I retired. Over the course of my career, I did have loafers and malcontents, but they were a very small number compared to the others that did their jobs, and did them well. If everyone thinks civil service is such an overpaid cushy job, then go get one.

mel · 10-07-2010, 05:11 AM

Originally posted by cardinal43

I hear what you are saying, and I agree to a certain point, but you have the same thing happening in the private sector. Have to call customer service recently? I spent 40+ years in civil service, and I worked damned hard to reach the grade level I was when I retired. Over the course of my career, I did have loafers and malcontents, but they were a very small number compared to the others that did their jobs, and did them well. If everyone thinks civil service is such an overpaid cushy job, then go get one.

But good luck getting one unless you're a veteran. I've been applying for what few crop up in my multiple fields, but everytime it's rejection because I can't claim veterans preference. What's really frustrating is that the application process for fed jobs is usually long and tedious. Then to find out all your work was rewarded by effectively just tossing it in the trash because that veteran's box isn't checked. They should just say non-veterans need not apply so the rest of us won't waste our time.

Nesster · 11-10-2010, 03:27 PM

More federal workers' pay tops $150,000 - USATODAY.com

Quote:

•Government-wide raises. Top-paid staff have increased in every department and agency. The Defense Department had nine civilians earning $170,000 or more in 2005, 214 when Obama took office and 994 in June.

•Long-time workers thrive. The biggest pay hikes have gone to employees who have been with the government for 15 to 24 years. Since 2005, average salaries for this group climbed 25% compared with a 9% inflation rate.

•Physicians rewarded. Medical doctors at veterans hospitals, prisons and elsewhere earn an average of $179,500, up from $111,000 in 2005.

Federal workers earning $150,000 or more make up 3.9% of the workforce, up from 0.4% in 2005.

Looking at the chart, 7,420 in 2005 and 82,034 this year made $150K or more.

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10-05-2010, 11:09 AM	#31
Phil1 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,292	"The governor earns 130K." Just a footnote: I believe Ahhhhnolld voluntarily only draws $1 a year and pays for his own air commuting from So Cal to Sacto. He doesn't need the money. if my info is correct.

10-06-2010, 12:14 PM	#32
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Originally posted by mikemike One of the problems with the civil service is that it is notorious for allowing loafers to just coast through their career with impunity and indifference towards customer service, this isn't the majority but it is infuriating whenever you run into one or have to deal with an agency where it is common and accepted. I hear what you are saying, and I agree to a certain point, but you have the same thing happening in the private sector. Have to call customer service recently? I spent 40+ years in civil service, and I worked damned hard to reach the grade level I was when I retired. Over the course of my career, I did have loafers and malcontents, but they were a very small number compared to the others that did their jobs, and did them well. If everyone thinks civil service is such an overpaid cushy job, then go get one.

10-07-2010, 05:11 AM	#33
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Originally posted by cardinal43 I hear what you are saying, and I agree to a certain point, but you have the same thing happening in the private sector. Have to call customer service recently? I spent 40+ years in civil service, and I worked damned hard to reach the grade level I was when I retired. Over the course of my career, I did have loafers and malcontents, but they were a very small number compared to the others that did their jobs, and did them well. If everyone thinks civil service is such an overpaid cushy job, then go get one. But good luck getting one unless you're a veteran. I've been applying for what few crop up in my multiple fields, but everytime it's rejection because I can't claim veterans preference. What's really frustrating is that the application process for fed jobs is usually long and tedious. Then to find out all your work was rewarded by effectively just tossing it in the trash because that veteran's box isn't checked. They should just say non-veterans need not apply so the rest of us won't waste our time.

11-10-2010, 03:27 PM	#34
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	More federal workers' pay tops $150,000 - USATODAY.com Quote: •Government-wide raises. Top-paid staff have increased in every department and agency. The Defense Department had nine civilians earning $170,000 or more in 2005, 214 when Obama took office and 994 in June. •Long-time workers thrive. The biggest pay hikes have gone to employees who have been with the government for 15 to 24 years. Since 2005, average salaries for this group climbed 25% compared with a 9% inflation rate. •Physicians rewarded. Medical doctors at veterans hospitals, prisons and elsewhere earn an average of $179,500, up from $111,000 in 2005. Federal workers earning $150,000 or more make up 3.9% of the workforce, up from 0.4% in 2005. Looking at the chart, 7,420 in 2005 and 82,034 this year made $150K or more.